Peter gives the church members a new way of viewing themselves, as “elect exiles", to understand our identity in Christ is crucial for handling any pressure and persecution we experience and to move forward to fulfill God’s purpose in the different arenas of life.

Peter gives the church members a new way of viewing themselves, as “elect exiles", to understand our identity in Christ is crucial for handling any pressure and persecution we experience and to move forward to fulfill God’s purpose in the different arenas of life.

Peter gives the church members a new way of viewing themselves, as “elect exiles", to understand our identity in Christ is crucial for handling any pressure and persecution we experience and to move forward to fulfill God’s purpose in the different arenas of life.

Rapid numerical growth was a phenomenon of the early church. As more people got involved and committed, the ministry expanded.

Rapid numerical growth was a phenomenon of the early church. As more people got involved and committed, the ministry expanded.

Rapid numerical growth was a phenomenon of the early church. As more people got involved and committed, the ministry expanded.

For people to stick in our church, they need relationships and responsibilities to feel connected and a part of the mission.

For people to stick in our church, they need relationships and responsibilities to feel connected and a part of the mission.

For people to stick in our church, they need relationships and responsibilities to feel connected and a part of the mission.

We aren’t content if we are a Christ follower until we connect, because connecting and contributing is part of God's plan.